STUDENT: HOW TO MAKE A GOOD RESUME TO FIND A JOB?

Published on : 08 April 20213 min reading time
During vacations or long-term training courses, many students decide to look for a small job for a personal need or sometimes to finance their studies. The CV is therefore part of the key element that will help the recruiter decide whether or not to hire the candidate. Here are a few tips that will help you make your CV attractive and surprising.

Spend time on your resume

Sometimes students don’t take the preparation of a resume for a small job too seriously on the grounds that it is temporary. To seduce the recruiter, making a resume is a real task requiring concentration. Thus, making a CV can take 1 hour or more. Necessary information should always be mentioned in the CV; each section should be presented carefully. In the personal information section, the name, surname and telephone number should be mentioned at the beginning of the page. Humorous e-mail addresses should be avoided, as this can be considered as a lack of seriousness by the recruiter. The educational background as well as the professional experience should be mentioned starting with the most recent events. You can also add some bonus about your interests if you master a particular skill. For the photo of a CV, it should not be too personal like a vacation snapshot. It is best if it is similar to an ID photo.

Show interest in the company in question

Just like a cover letter, a CV must be adapted to the position you are looking for, which is why it is necessary to take your time to write a CV. Therefore, it is necessary to take your time to write a CV. Highlight the training and professional experience related to the job you are looking for. For example, if you are looking for a job as a receptionist, mention in your CV the different language courses you have taken and the related experience. Since you are still a student, please mention your availability, as we know that you will not be able to work full time. Be careful, adapting your CV does not mean lying, do not invent anything concerning your training or your experiences, it could turn against you.

Seek expert advice

Even if your resume seems perfect enough for you, it is highly recommended that someone else in the professional world read it and give their opinion. It is important to present an attractive resume, so don’t hesitate to ask for help in making a resume if needed. You may want to ask a family member or friend who is older than you to help you with your resume. Your professors at the university can also provide support in this type of situation.